The Rotating Equipment Maintenance Engineer is responsible for performing and supporting maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability activities related to rotating equipment. The role ensures equipment availability, technical integrity, and safe execution of all maintenance tasks. This includes coordinating maintenance activities, supporting vendor interventions, monitoring equipment performance, and contributing to continuous improvement across operational processes.
Health, Safety & Environment Responsibilities
- Comply with all HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote strong safety culture within maintenance activities.
- Work safely, prevent incidents, and encourage continuous improvement in HSE performance.
- Attend mandatory HSE training and ensure compliance during all site work.
- Support the implementation and improvement of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standards and related programs.
Key Responsibilities
Safety, Compliance & Technical Integrity
- Ensure safety of personnel and environmental protection during all maintenance activities.
- Participate in safety reviews, HAZOPs, risk assessments, technical audits, and incident investigations as required.
- Maintain the technical integrity and reliability of rotating equipment.
Maintenance Execution & Engineering Support
- Perform maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting on rotating equipment including compressors, pumps, turbines, expanders, hydraulics, and associated systems.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and propose corrective/preventive actions.
- Support periodic review and optimisation of preventive maintenance plans.
- Assist in scheduling and coordinating rotating equipment maintenance work requests.
- Review and update technical procedures, documentation, and safety manuals.
- Ensure maintenance work is carried out according to approved procedures and quality standards.
Reporting & Performance Monitoring
- Prepare and contribute to monthly reports covering KPIs such as preventive maintenance compliance, corrective work, equipment performance, and cost tracking.
- Identify improvement opportunities in equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
Materials & Spare Parts Support
- Monitor availability of spare parts and materials required for rotating maintenance activities.
- Participate in stock reviews and help identify material requirements.
- Support preparation of technical justifications for procurement when needed.
- Ensure backup and archiving of rotating equipment control system files and software versions.
Vendor, Contract & Technical Support
- Assist in coordinating contractor and vendor activities related to rotating equipment.
- Support development and review of maintenance work scopes for service contracts.
- Oversee vendor work on site and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance requirements.
- Collaborate with the Condition Monitoring Engineer to review machinery health data and plan interventions.
Technical Requirements
- Strong knowledge of rotating and mechanical equipment used in oil & gas / LNG environments.
- Understanding of gas turbines (e.g., Frame 7 units), compressors, expanders, pumps, hydraulics, and LNG loading equipment.
- Familiarity with international engineering codes and standards.
- Working knowledge of SAP CMMS or similar maintenance systems.
- Proficiency in computer applications and engineering tools.
- Strong command of written and spoken English.
Required Qualifications & Background
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Rotating Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of experience in mechanical or rotating equipment maintenance within the oil, gas, or petrochemical industry.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in LNG production facilities (not LNG import terminals).
- Strong hands?on experience with gas turbines and compressors.